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OUR POST-GRAMMY CHEW TAKES LESS THAN FOUR HOURS TO READ
We'll let you get back to your day ASAP. (2/7a)
HITS LIST WINNERS
Here's who's lighting up the scoreboard before and after the Grammys. (2/3a)
GRAMMY-WEEK ALBUM: PICS TO CLICK
Including shots of several luminaries entrapped by a HITS nerd. (2/8a)
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HIP-HOP AT 50
The astonishing first half-century of a world-rocking genre.
THE NEXT BIG PLAYER
in the catalog game is...
INDIE BREAKOUTS
More independent music rises at the DSPs.
THE GOP CONGRESS
At last, America can focus 24/7 on Hunter Biden's laptop.
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From #OMG to #wtf, the socials were alive with hot takes on Grammy wins, losses, performances, outfits and more. Quick question: How many syllables in WHATTTTTTTT?
Shania Twain and RAYE are battling it out for this week’s Official U.K. Albums #1. Over on singles, Miley Cyrus is set for a fourth week at the top.
BIGHIT/Imperial/Republic's TOMORROW X TOGETHER earns its first #1 on the HITS Top 50 with The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION. The EP debuts with 159k, ending SZA's seven-week run atop the chart.
On behalf of GLAAD, the activist organization's Anthony Allen Ramos issued the following statement praising the recognition of LGBTQ+ creators by the Grammys.
The BBC is reducing its Introducing programs to 20 from 32 while upping online exposure for new acts. The move follows concerns raised by music-industry orgs about the future of the talent-development initiative.
Clive Davis’ annual pre-Grammy gala at the Beverly Hilton was, as ever, the swankiest, starriest, most Clive-a-rific confab imaginable. The event was positively wall-to-wall with nattily attired celebs and featured an overwhelming array of musical performances. But perhaps no attendees were so warmly greeted as former Speaker of the House and political legend Nancy Pelosi and husband Paul Pelosi, seen here wishing they could table all discussion by us. In a possibly related story, Kevin McCarthy barely has the votes to pass wind.
Beyoncé took her Grammy total to 30 with two wins at Sunday’s pre-telecast ceremony; Tobias Jesso Jr. is the first Songwriter of the Year; and Brandi Carlile has another three Grammys for her trophy case.
Sir Lucian Grainge’s pre-Grammy UMG artist showcase once again offered an array of performances, tantalizing glimpses of upcoming films and a sustainable vegan brunch feast. We're contributing some unsustainable jokes.
During Sir Lucian Grainge's Grammy-week artist showcase and luncheon, UMPG boss Jody Gerson is flanked by Sir Elton John and his husband, David Furnish. The event saw Sir Elton offer an effusive testimonial on behalf of artist Stephen Sanchez, who was among the day's performers. Fortunately for those pictured here, all the HITS geeks were seated at a table in a neighboring county.